The Dutch–Algerian War was conflict between the Dutch Republic and the Regency of Algiers. It commenced with initial successes for Algiers, involving the capture of numerous Dutch ships. However, as t
The proclamation of the peace concluded between the States General and the government of Algiers, 1726. by Leonard Schenk
The War of the Spanish Succession was a conflict between the European great powers, fought between 1701 and 1714. The death of the childless Charles II of Spain in November 1700 led to a succession cr
Dutch–Algerian War (1715–1726)
…attacks on Dutch ships, including their declaration of war. This was largely due to the fact that all the Admiralties of the Dutch were exhausted by the War of the Spanish Succession. They did, however, send a small number of ships to try and keep the Algerians in check, however this was of no avail. Their shipping in the Mediterranean…
Clockwise, from top left: Battle of Blenheim (13 August 1704) Battle of Ramillies (23 May 1706) Battle of Almansa (25 April 1707) Battle of Denain (24 July 1712)
Proclamation of Philip of Anjou as Philip V of Spain, Versailles, 16 November 1700
Francis Rákóczi, leader of the 1703–1711 Hungarian revolt; funded by France, this was a major distraction for Austria
Anthonie Heinsius, Grand Pensionary